Looks like the unintended consequences of governments - state and federal - trying to design the economy with ethanol mandates are finally biting us in the arse. Pittsburg, Texas ... Keep Reading
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NetJets – Hate to Say It, But…
NetJets staying in Columbus.Let's rewind to January, when a very wise man wrote:Well, that's all it seems North Carolina is in this equation. We're the bargaining chip to ... Keep Reading
Economic Incentives: WWMS (What Would Mises Say?)
Mitch Kokai cites a great passage from Mises on economic incentives by government.-Max Borders ... Keep Reading
Shall we Laugh or Cry?
Sigh.-Max Borders ... Keep Reading
Corporate Welfare for Cary
Apparently, the Triangle is struggling for jobs. Or is at least struggling more than the more rural parts of the state. Why else would the state be giving $5.6 million ... Keep Reading
Tire Maker Moves Out of NC
Continental Tire announced today that it is moving its headquarters from Charlotte across the state line to Lancaster County, SC. But wait, you ask, didn't we just spend $60 ... Keep Reading
Ethanol: We’re Waiting…
Ethanol? The debate is over. Now that a number of scientists have shown conclusively what we already knew, (knew, knew), when are we going to get some mea culpas from Congress, ... Keep Reading
Corporate Welfare, Economic Development – Collapse
Here's what happens when government tries to plan the economy.-Max Borders ... Keep Reading
NC and NetJets — A High School Love Story?
As we continue to follow the story of the bidding for tax handouts for NetJets, WRAL runs this story (originally printed in Columbus, OH) trying to understand the psyche behind the ... Keep Reading
Get Out Your Checkbooks!
I wonder how high bidding will go on this? "VW Considering NC for Auto Plant" We'll start the bidding at $200 million, but as desperate as NC is to land an auto ... Keep Reading
